Labor merger talks amid AFL CIO rift and auto strikes
The Associated Press reports AFL CIO discussions on unification with William Green urging a Thursday Washington meeting with Philip Murray amid Hartley Labor Bill action. Meanwhile United Auto Workers resumes talks with General Motors and Chrysler, with Walter Reuther presenting new proposals as unions confront strikes and government mediation. nationwide labor unrest continues with detentions and restraining orders in Kentucky and widespread plant activity.
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Jatin R. Steelman
Wesidential
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Detroit
Plescot
Aia Te
Villa
Am Clei Fudge
Southern Belt Telephony and Telegraph Co
Kentucky
Marshall Urges Urgent Greek Turkish Aid Program
Secretary of State Marshall urged swift approval of Truman's Greek Turkish aid program calling it indispensable to combat Communism. Senator Wherry called the $400 million package an incremental installment while Senator Vandenberg prepared to vote against it amid Senate questions about Marshall's views.
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Turkey
Wherry Neb
Genator Vandenberg
k.-Mich
Moscow
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Atlich
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Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
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Maershall
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Army Plane Crash Kills Sixteen Air Crew Members
A military bomber carrying sixteen air crew died when it exploded and sank after takeoff from Rayajie Jain en route Kajal to Guam. The 206 Air Force unit reported there were no survivors. The big bomber was attached to the 1th Bombardment Group aboard Conm.
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Guam
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Soviet Candidate For Trieste Post Rejected
The United States and Great Britain rejected Soviet Russia's candidate for governor of Trieste due to insufficient experience. Russia backed Georg Branting, a Swedish Parliament member, while European allies held firm on not committing to the candidate. International and regional league notes mention changes and postponed games amid unsettled conditions.
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Great Britain
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Trieste
Ruvsla
Georg
Branting
Snanties
Security Council
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Chelwatl O
Telvale
Brooklyn
Bowlon
Cnowh
Miladelphia
New York
Krug Plans To Fight Budget Slash
Secretary Krug and Rep. Jones denounced a 47 percent cut to Interior Department funding. Krug warned the reduction would damage power, irrigation, and resource programs, risking a businesS downturn and hampering Western economic expansion. He projected 10,000 to 15,000 layoffs among 46,000 staff as the budget faced a major showdown.
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House
Interior Department
Krug
Robert Jones
Ohio
Ikrug
West
Page Thirleon
Greek Rebels Told To Quit
King Paul was sworn as the new King of Greece after an oath in Athens. He urged rebels to lay down arms and said they would be treated as repentant children. Archbishop Damas Kiinog assisted. a 101 gun salute marked the ceremony amid tumultuous Parliament greetings.
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Tast
Sarline Exiia
G O P Picks Philadelphia For 1948 Convention
Philadelphia won the bid to host the 1948 Republican National Convention with a 72 to 26 roll call, outbidding Chicago. The city offered a $200,000 guarantee and a $50,000 entertainment fund plus extensive facilities to reach 163 electoral votes. Philadelphia leaders, led by Mayor Samuel and Frank Murdoch, campaigned aggressively, pledging traffic control and robust hotel and entertainment provisions to secure the convention.
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Philadelphia
Brotherly Love
National Gop
Darrell Reece
Chicago
Allantis
Reeve Schley
New Jersey
Anny Ga
Lernard Samuel
G. Mason Owlrit Pennaylv
Frank Murdoch
Schecta
Seam
Ao City
Seaboard
Samuel
IE. Hackson Spangler
Jasmonth
Philadel Hic
Murdoch
United States
Lberty
Pennsylvania
Hunter
Russia Agrees To Korea Talk
Moscow’s Molotov proposed in a letter to Secretary of State Marshall that a joint Russian American commission on Korea meet in Seoul on May 20 to resume work. He outlined a three point program to form a provisional government with broad Korean participation, unify the two zones, establish democratic power through elections, and foster Korea as an independent democratic state with a revived economy and culture.
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Molotov
George C. Marshall
Jlint
Korea
Big Four Discuss Austria Pact In Secret Session
The Big Four foreign ministers held a two hour hidden-session to break the deadlock on the Austrian treaty. Officials noted no major issues solved yet a door remained slightly ajar for agreement as Marshall pressed for a final U.S. position and Molotov sought broader discussion before any meeting of minds. Russia remained unyielding on safeguarding Austria’s integrity as talks continued with Britain and France supporting firmer terms.
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Marshall
Austria
Germany
United States
V. M. Molytny
Sialky
Kremlin
Hinds
Carinthia
Russia
Britain
France
William H. Draper
Berlin
Lukeno
Tyresla
Molotov
Dairymen Name Bargaining Agency in NYC Price Fight
Nearly 100 producer representatives from six metropolitan counties met to form the Metropolitan Cooperative Milk Producers Bargaining Agency Syracuse to negotiate with dealers. They set a deadline of midnight Saturday to reach an agreement and drafted a plan for a two cent per hundredweight premium to avert a price cut. The plan would counter a proposed U S Department of Agriculture order expected to take effect in May and June, which producers say would sharply curtail milk supplies for a few months.
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New York City
Woducer Ceaparatives
Enilyt
Metopolitan Cooperative Milk Produces Bargaining Agency
Syracuse
U. S. Department of’ AgrientMire
New Yorke
Con Amend Fr
Jewish Underground Members Die by Their Own Hands
Two members of the Jewish Underground, Meyer Feinstein and Moshe Barazind, killed themselves with explosives in Jerusalem’s prison death row shortly before scheduled hangings. Curfew and mass reprisals followed as tensions rose after hangings at Acre Prison. The deaths coincided with earlier executions and sparked investigations into how the devices were obtained.
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Moshe Barazind
Lya
Aries
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Barazini
Bela Grover
Jewish Underground
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Irgun
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Iazini
Telriles
Rebbi Jacob Goldsman
Japanese Surrender Declared Ending War, Marines Stand
Report states Japanese capitulation confirmed after ceremonial surrender signaling end of hostilities. Officers including former commandant Tsuchida and others repatriated as U S forces affirm war conclusion with grand audience and flags lowered.
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King Visits Truman Area Amid War Tension
King and Prime Minister Marine patrols acknowledge tight security as talks of surrender surface amid ongoing conflict. Reports place arrival of King for a two day visit and potential participation with President Truman in forthcoming discussions. Military authorities say Japanese forces on Palawan island have been questioned, with fears of banzai charges and continued prisoner handling.
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Callon
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Truman Tomor
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Adu Michiowam de Noweaon
Bell Wins Control of Bell Aircraft Company
Lawrence D. Hel won a close vote to gain control of Bell Aircraft Corporation in a stockholders meeting led by Edward H. Stettinius. The election, marked by proxy deliberations and director votes, left Bell in the hands of Bell representatives with a narrow majority among outstanding shares.
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Stettintissy
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Eleutron Inapeelors
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Jonah
Rebels Bombard Rauidon In Urgent Military Action
Rebel forces attacked Rauidon and Payaging with aerial bombardment as government troops stayed on patrol against insurgent groups. The government claimed to have intercepted a planned major strike and reported a damaging enemy bombardment at Wave.
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Tronpa
Activisiaw
Inaurgenta
Plinon
New Seaway Legislation Introduced
Senator Langer introduced multibillion dollar St Lawrence seaway and power project legislation to push action in the 80th Congress. The plan, similar to a previously reported bill, calls for 12 power facilities in the international rapids, with the US and Canada sharing an estimated 3.2 million horsepower and a projected $600 million cost.
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Langer
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Northwest
House
Rem Kilburn
RNY
Rep. Blutnik
D.-Minn
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Atlantic
Grent Lakes
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Canada
International Rapids
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Iy Jrujert
Former Czech Premier Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
A former Czech premier tied to collaboration with Germany was sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment. The case involves wartime leadership roles during the Munich agreement period and follows the occupation of Bohemia and Moravia.
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Cacehoslovakia
Rieolf Beran
Munich
Germany
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Bohemin and
Morayjy
High Taxes Must Be Kept, Editors Told
President Truman urged keeping high taxes alongside price reductions to prevent economic depression. He spoke at the Associated Press luncheon in New York, urging unity on the home front, moderation by business, forbearance by labor, and wise government guidance to sustain a sound economy and aid free nations.
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Associated Press
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Fennsylvania Station
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
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